Sparkling Red Cherry Punch

For a festive garnish, add a pitted tart cherry and a quartered slice of orange on a cocktail pick to each glass.

(Recipe compliments of choosecherries.com)

8 servings

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups	tart cherry juice	375 mL
1/2 cup	orange juice	125 mL
1/2 cup	orange liqueur such as grand mariner, curacao or cointreau	125 mL
1 bottle	champagne or sparkling wine	750 mL

Directions

In a large pitcher, combine cherry juice, orange juice and liqueur. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Just before serving stir cherry mixture. Tilt pitcher; slowly pour in champagne. Stir gently. Serve in champagne flutes or wine glasses.